AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 3 100UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is extensive, with eleven PassMark test scores covering a broad range of workloads. The Intel Core 3 100UL, however, has no benchmark entries in the database, which limits direct numerical comparison. The AMD part shows a single-thread score of 2136 and a multithread score of 7071. Its average benchmark score stands at 14320, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 100UL has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting the absence of measured performance data rather than a true performance level.

Examining the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's individual results, the data compression test yields a score of 87380, which is the highest single output among its recorded tests. Data encryption produces a score of 5580, while extended instructions reach 3274. Prime number finding scores 21, floating point math scores 12707, and integer math scores 26321. Random string sorting completes at 10414, and physics simulation records 483. These figures provide a baseline for what the AMD silicon can achieve, but without corresponding Intel results, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries and zero wins for either processor, so the analysis relies entirely on the AMD measurements and the architectural data for both parts.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U offer context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 averages 14336, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the 3501U is essentially level with it. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C averages 14277, giving the 3501U a 0.3% edge. The Intel Core 7 160UL averages 14232, with the 3501U ahead by 0.6%. The Intel Core i5-10400F averages 14185, and the 3501U leads by 1%. These margins are narrow, indicating that the AMD part performs in a tight cluster around the 14200 to 14350 average score range. The data suggests the 3501U delivers competitive throughput for its class, but the Intel Core 3 100UL cannot be benchmarked against it directly due to missing results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso architecture, which belongs to the Zen+ generation, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,940 million transistors into a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 3 100UL relies on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel part has no transistor count or die size listed in the database. These process differences matter: the AMD node is older and larger, while the Intel node is smaller, though neither figure can be tied to a performance outcome without benchmark data for the Intel chip.

Core and thread counts differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads, indicating that two of its cores support hyper-threading. This gives the Intel part a structural advantage in parallel workloads, at least on paper. Clock speeds also favor Intel on the boost side: the AMD part runs at a base of 2.10 GHz and boosts to 3.70 GHz, while the Intel part runs at a base of 1.20 GHz and boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip has a much higher peak frequency but a significantly lower base frequency, which suggests a wider operating range.

Cache configurations show a clear difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 3 100UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more than double the L3 capacity and 2.5 times the L2 per core, which can improve hit rates on larger working sets. Memory support also diverges: the AMD chip supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though its bandwidth is not listed in the database. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count given.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor and configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel Core 3 100UL uses UHD Graphics 64EU. Both are integrated solutions, but the database provides no benchmark scores for either GPU, so no performance comparison is possible. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is listed as Mobile, while the Intel part is listed as Desktop, despite both having a 15 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Production status is Active for both, but release dates are far apart: the AMD part is dated 2026-05-31, and the Intel part is dated 2024-04-07.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has measurable wins across every benchmark category listed, simply because it is the only part with scores. Its 2136 single-thread score and 7071 multithread score indicate solid performance for a 15 W mobile chip. The data compression score of 87380 stands out as a strength, suggesting efficient handling of memory-bound compression workloads. Integer math at 26321 and floating point math at 12707 show balanced arithmetic capability. Data encryption at 5580 and extended instructions at 3274 cover security and specialized instruction paths. Random string sorting at 10414 indicates strong memory sorting throughput, and physics at 483 is a modest result for simulation tasks.

The Intel Core 3 100UL cannot claim any benchmark wins in this dataset because no scores are recorded. However, its architectural specifications point to where it might excel if measured. Its 6 cores and 8 threads provide more parallel execution resources than the AMD part's 4 cores and 4 threads. Its 4.50 GHz boost clock is 0.80 GHz higher than the AMD chip's 3.70 GHz, which could deliver stronger single-thread peaks. Its 10 MB of shared L3 is 6 MB larger than the AMD part's 4 MB, potentially improving performance on cache-heavy workloads. Its support for DDR5 memory could offer higher bandwidth than the AMD part's DDR4-only controller, though the specific bandwidth figure is absent. The Intel part also uses PCIe Gen 4, which is a newer interconnect standard than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 3.

The use-case split is therefore clear from the data. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only part with demonstrated performance, making it the choice for workloads where verified scores matter. The Intel Core 3 100UL offers structural advantages in core count, cache size, and peak clock, but the database provides no evidence of how those translate into real results. For multi-threaded applications, the Intel chip's 8 threads versus 4 threads is a theoretical advantage. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel chip's higher boost clock is a theoretical advantage. The AMD chip's 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth is a concrete figure, while the Intel chip's bandwidth is unknown. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator.

Specification Differences

The specification table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ, as derived from the database.

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 3501U | Intel Core 3 100UL |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 3000 series | Not listed |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.70 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen+ (Picasso) | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Picasso | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 210 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 96 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | 10 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not listed |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | UHD Graphics 64EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-05-31 | 2024-04-07 |

| Part number | YM3501C4T4MFG | Unknown |

Both parts share a 15 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, no ECC support, active production status, no launch MSRP, and no unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a known part number, while the Intel part's is listed as unknown. The Intel part supports DDR5 in addition to DDR4, which the AMD part does not. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.80 GHz, but the AMD part has a higher base clock by 0.90 GHz. The AMD part has a larger L1 cache per core, while the Intel part has a larger L2 and L3 cache.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U boosts to 3.70 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100UL boosts to 4.50 GHz, which is 0.80 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 3 100UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U have a benchmark score advantage?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14320, placing it at the 69th percentile. The Intel Core 3 100UL has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 0.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on a 12 nm process. The Intel Core 3 100UL is built on a 10 nm process.